BEN'S DOG HOUSE
4951 INTERNATIONAL DR K-95
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/23/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of turbochef has debris.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nescafé coffee machine has debris Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/8/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee and water bottle on prep table. Corrected On-Site
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Established has 34 seats. Provided operator with seating change form. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drain plates at beer station soiled.
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons not inverted at
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over bread. Discarded by operator Raw beef over unwashed lettuce Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touching utensils after touching raw chicken without removing gloves. Operator coached employee. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning spray bottles by food prep station. Operator placed bottles on container Corrected On-Site
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sour cream not date marked . Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nescafé coffee machine has debris
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with written time plan form.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/8/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 6/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements./observed 32 seats (4 tables with 16 seats and bar with 16 seats). Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/3/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 5/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
- 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements./observed 32 seats (4 tables with 16 seats and bar with 16 seats). Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several reach in coolers gaskets soiled. Storage room away from the location/reach in freezer gasket soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair./only hand sink plumbing disrepair, leaking. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233./two employees working over 3 months with no employee's training certificates. No other certificates available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/28/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/24/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements./observed 32 seats (4 tables with 16 seats and bar with 16 seats). Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor./oil cartons/ Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use yellow wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several reach in coolers gaskets soiled. Storage room away from the location/reach in freezer gasket soiled. Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair./only hand sink plumbing disrepair, leaking. Warning
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up./next to hot holding unit/ Corrected On-Site Warning
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched./knives, forks and spoons/ Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area./observed two flying insects. Warning
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks./ Raw pork over bottle drinks. Raw chicken over beer keg. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./a bottle of dish soap inside hand sink/ Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths./chlorine strips not available. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233./two employees working over 3 months with no employee's training certificates. No other certificates available. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/24/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 4/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided to Operator. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Make table Diced tomatoes not date marked from 24 hours ago. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/11/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Bus ban and other containers directly on floor.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of rice on floor
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler Area surrounding steam well
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Food tray next to oven
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat in bag In bucket on shelf, in standing water
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well less than 2 hours per employee. cooked chicken 116F cooked beef 120F Operator increased heat on well for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slushee machine interior Slushee machine chute Top of blender
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2023 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).